Position Description

Graduate Assistant Academic Year 08/09 (International Programs)

 This position is responsible in assisting the Dean of International Programs with editing and proofing journals and correspondence.

 ·         5 hours per week /12.5% appointment

·         Flexible work schedule

·         August 18, 2008 - June 30, 2009

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proofing and Editing
• Professional correspondence
• Record keeping
• Project tracking

Qualifications and Requirements: 

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of editing is required

·         Able to work Flexible hours

·         Extreme Attention to Detail

·         Strong computer skills (MS office Suite)

·         PhD Candidate

·         Experience working with Chicago Manual of Style

Please email resumes to Lorena-gingerich@uiowa.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. 

The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. 

The terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to wages and benefits, in this position are governed by a collective bargaining agreement between the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, and UE Local 896/COGS, the union representing graduate teaching and research assistants at the University of Iowa. Copies of this collective bargaining agreement are available from the Union and may be viewed either from the University web site:

http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/relations/Cogs/cogs.pdf

or from the Union web site:

http://www.cogs.org